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Hayfever/asthma treatment?
I'm somewhat new to the world of homeopathy, and became interested during my last pregnancy when I learned that homeopathic treatments are considered to be safe during pregnancy. I am now looking to treat my hayfever/asthma symptoms. I had been using corticosteriod inhalers and nasal sprays for about 7 years (before that I took pills for about 10 years). I am now 28 years old. My 3rd child was born in Novemeber, and it was then that I stopped taking all medications. I was amazed to find that my symptoms were all gone, and if I got sick I was able to get well more quickly. However, we recently moved to a new home. It was about the time that we moved out of our old house and stayed with my mother for 2 months that my allergy symptoms returned. I am still battling the allergies, and have had some asthmatic symptoms return as well. Also, my nose (inside) is very inflammed and I keep getting pimples on the lining of my nostrils. Other symptoms include itchy throat and sneezing. I sometimes have a stuffy nose and itchy ears. It always seems worse in the morning. I was thinking sulphur might be a good remedy to try, but then I read that women generally don't fit in to the sulphur constitutional type (but I'm not really sure if that matters or not since I'm so new to all of this...) I do have other "symptoms" that don't necessarily have anything to do with the allergies, but I don't know if it is necessary to list those or not. If anyone can point me in the right direction I would really appreciate it!Melissa
aquamama on 2004-09-01
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Thanks for the reply. I'll post the hayfever symptoms again here, as well as those symptoms that may or may not be related...
Scratchy throat
sneezing
inflammed nostrils--sore (raw feeling) with pimples on lining inside (both nostrils)
itchy ears (deep inside)
itchy nose
mild congestion
runny nose (clear)--mainly in the morning
sensation of pressure behind eyes (not constant; comes and goes
Asthma symptoms (much more mild compared to the hayfever symptoms; these come and go)--
tight chest
wheezing/whistling
Other symptoms:
PMS--last half of cycle (I am still nursing my 9 month old almost exclusively, but my periods returned about 4 months ago. This is about the same time that my allergies flared up).
irritability
grouchiness
anxiety
fatigue
compulsion to eat even when not hungry
compulsion to eat ravenously
I have a history of migraines that seem to be related to my periods; thankfully those haven't returned at this point though.
I also have a rash that comes and goes. It appears on my abdomen, under my left breast. It is just a big pink blob, slightly raised, and very itchy. It tends to spread up onto my breast. I had it when I was pregnant--around April of 2003. It came back almost exactly a year later, and I had it again probably about a month ago.
This seems very unrelated, but I sometimes experience a recurring hip/back pain on my left side. It flares up esp. during pregnancy, but also when I do anything remotely strenuous (like vaccuming).
I think that pretty well sums it up--thanks again for helping me figure this out!
Melissa
Scratchy throat
sneezing
inflammed nostrils--sore (raw feeling) with pimples on lining inside (both nostrils)
itchy ears (deep inside)
itchy nose
mild congestion
runny nose (clear)--mainly in the morning
sensation of pressure behind eyes (not constant; comes and goes
Asthma symptoms (much more mild compared to the hayfever symptoms; these come and go)--
tight chest
wheezing/whistling
Other symptoms:
PMS--last half of cycle (I am still nursing my 9 month old almost exclusively, but my periods returned about 4 months ago. This is about the same time that my allergies flared up).
irritability
grouchiness
anxiety
fatigue
compulsion to eat even when not hungry
compulsion to eat ravenously
I have a history of migraines that seem to be related to my periods; thankfully those haven't returned at this point though.
I also have a rash that comes and goes. It appears on my abdomen, under my left breast. It is just a big pink blob, slightly raised, and very itchy. It tends to spread up onto my breast. I had it when I was pregnant--around April of 2003. It came back almost exactly a year later, and I had it again probably about a month ago.
This seems very unrelated, but I sometimes experience a recurring hip/back pain on my left side. It flares up esp. during pregnancy, but also when I do anything remotely strenuous (like vaccuming).
I think that pretty well sums it up--thanks again for helping me figure this out!
Melissa
aquamama last decade
♡ John Stanton last decade
Well, I first started getting migraines when I was going through puberty at about the age of 13. They came every month or so; this continued about 3 years (probably arond the time I started taking oral contraceptives). I had my 1st child at the age of 22. My period returned 6 wks after he was born; no migraines. My 2nd child was born when I was 25. My period returned approx. 14 months postpartum, and along with it came the migraines. I would get one a couple of days before my period. In fact I thought I might be pregnant again one month when I *didn't* get a migraine (and I was right). Although my period has returned now since the birth of our 3rd child, the migraines have not returned. Hope that all makes sense; please let me know if I can clarify anything.
aquamama last decade
just to clarify--I meant that the migraines stopped probably around the time I started taking oral contraceptives. They never returned until after the birth of my 2nd child.
aquamama last decade
♡ John Stanton last decade
No, I stopped using oral contraceptives in 1997 before our 1st child was conceived. I am currently taking no prescription medications.
aquamama last decade
Currently I'm not taking any prescription medication. I do have a Ventolin inhaler to use for my asthma in case of a bad attack. This happens only rarely. I take prenatal vitams as well as calcium/magnesium supplements, acidophilous, B6, and B12 supplements. A few weeks ago I took some herbal remedies that I thought might help with my PMS--those were Vitex, dandelion, and nettle. I'm not currently taking those, however.
aquamama last decade
single dose "ONLY!" nux-vomica 200c
MUST AVOID ---spices;condiments;stimulants;fats;milk;all acidic foods and drinks.(.i.e...coffee;tea;vinegar;coca-cola,pepsi, and the like;alcoholic beverages;...etc)
NO!! other medicines-painkillers-remedies-skin crmes/ointments...etc
post back..
MUST AVOID ---spices;condiments;stimulants;fats;milk;all acidic foods and drinks.(.i.e...coffee;tea;vinegar;coca-cola,pepsi, and the like;alcoholic beverages;...etc)
NO!! other medicines-painkillers-remedies-skin crmes/ointments...etc
post back..
♡ John Stanton last decade
How long should I avoid the types of food you mentioned?
Thanks so much! I'll let you know what happens (I may have to order this; not sure if I can get it locally
).
Thanks so much! I'll let you know what happens (I may have to order this; not sure if I can get it locally
).
aquamama last decade
find reliable fast remedy source--nux-v opens case but will need follow up remedy(s)..
helios is RELIABLE but not very fast..
http://www.helios.co.uk/
helios is RELIABLE but not very fast..
http://www.helios.co.uk/
♡ John Stanton last decade
aquamama last decade
Well, I took a dose last night; no improvement so far. I did, however, start my period today (which had been very delayed--it ended up being almost an 8-week cycle). Not sure if that's a result of taking the nux-v or not.
Melissa
Melissa
aquamama last decade
For a few days after the dose, my allergies got really bad. My mood also got really bad--I was grouchy and angry all of the time. Things seem to have calmed down over the last couple of days, though; I'd say I'm back to about where I was. So, no marked improvement but no worse either. I have also noticed that I seem to be very anxious/nervous for no apparent reason.
aquamama last decade
have you ever experienced anxiety /nervousness like this before in life?please explain
♡ John Stanton last decade
Yes, I have. I remember feeling this way when my menses returned after my 2nd child. So perhaps it is hormonal. Along with the anxiousness/nervousness I seem to overanalyze things (especially little things) especially where time and money are involved. I think I end up putting a lot of stress on myself. But I'm not like this all of the time so it ends up frustrating me when I do find myself in this frame of mind. Hope that makes sense!
aquamama last decade
Aquamama, are you still taking nux-vomica? How are your symptons? I too suffer from the allergy/asthma type symptoms you describe and am eager to find a natural solution to releive symptoms. Every year I hope I will grow out of suffering (now aged 41) - not yet!
Doris last decade
hey all.
just to let you know that there's a forum dedicated to hayfever sufferers everwhere at hayfeverforum(dot)co(dot)uk
thanks,
jon
just to let you know that there's a forum dedicated to hayfever sufferers everwhere at hayfeverforum(dot)co(dot)uk
thanks,
jon
shabbadoof13 last decade
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